Since the time the most wanted section began, Bryan said 59 photos of wanted people were published, including the most recent, Dewight Corley, on Tuesday. Out of the 59 people’s information published, 45 were men and 14 were women.

Bryan said 44 people have been apprehended of the 59, which equals a 75-percent success rate.

“Many were located as a result of tips called in by readers,” Bryan said. “A few turned themselves in after seeing their photo in the paper.”

After the first photo ran last year, Bryan said they arrested the person in the photo the day after he appeared in The Democrat.

“We don’t always have that kind of success, but every tip we receive is taken seriously and followed up on,” Bryan said. “Sometimes we can’t call the person making the tip back to thank them, as many are anonymous.

“I’d like to thank those people who have called in for their valuable assistance.”

Bryan said those with information on the areas most wanted should call the tip line at 615-444-1412, ext. 268. All information will remain confidential.

To view photos of the most wanted online, visit the department’s website wcso95.org and click “most wanted” for listings of wanted persons. Most wanted information, along with daily sheriff’s reports also appear on The Democrat’s website at lebanondemocrat.com.